ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Many factories in Russia cannot efficiently produce goods because they have old, outdated machinery. Based on this information, what would MOST improve the Russian industrial sector?
A
increased barriers to trade
B
investment in capital goods
C
investment in human capital
D
increased government regulation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Developing a more balanced portfolio of national assets, namely natural resources, capital and economic institutions, can help Russia overcome structural constraints to growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Additional or improved capital goods is intended to increase labor productivity by making companies more productive and efficient. Newer equipment or factories leads to more products being produced, and at a faster rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Investing in people through nutrition, health care, quality education, jobs and skills helps develop human capital, and this is key to ending extreme poverty and creating more inclusive societies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Human capital affects economic growth and can help to develop an economy by expanding the knowledge and skills of its people. The level of economic growth driven by consumer spending and business investment determines the amount of skilled labor needed.

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